Question

59/x=14.75
$59/x=14.75$
please give step by step explanation ​

Answer 1

$\frac{59}{x} = 14.75,x≠0 \\ 59 = 14.75x \\ 14.75x = 59 \\ x = 4,x≠0 \\ x = 4$

Steps:

• Determine the defined range
• Multiply both sides of the equation by x
• Swap the sides of the equation
• Divide both sides of the equation by 14.75
• Check if the solution is in the defined range